The Card Counter

The video discusses mathematician Edward Thorpe's journey from gambling to the stock market. Initially, Thorpe used his mathematical skills to develop a card counting strategy for blackjack, significantly reducing the odds of losing. His method caused chaos in casinos, leading them to implement countermeasures. Eventually, Thorpe was banned from casinos, prompting him to apply his skills to the stock market, where he achieved great success.

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